With a 49-19 victory at Iowa State on Saturday, West Virginia improved to 9-2, their best season since joining the Big 12 in 2012. The Mountaineers scored 21 points off turnovers and racked up 4 passing touchdowns of at least 30 yards. Senior QB Skylar Howard had one of his most impressive … [Read more...]
Cold, Wet, Wind-Bruised Day No Match For Well-Conditioned Tailgaters
Long before the battle on the gridiron, tailgaters were engaged in a much different fight in the lots surrounding the stadium. But unfortunately, one ended in victory and the other did not. Fans saw the wild and raw side of West Virginia last Saturday, and it was only the heartiest of Mountaineer … [Read more...]
Cowbilly Bowl Is Everything Good About West Virginia and Texas Fans
I love Texas. I love the people, the food, the music, and especially that Texas twang that’s like honey drizzled on biscuits. In a lot of ways, Texans are like the wonderful folks from my great home state of West Virginia. First, there’s that Texas pride. The fierce pride they feel for their … [Read more...]
Tailgating Is a Family Tradition
Family was the underlying theme of last weekend’s cold, wind-bruised game day. It started Friday when my sister, Missy, and brother-in-law, Rick, met up with us in Morgantown to celebrate game weekend (and my birthday). Of course, those celebrations took us to my favorite place on the planet, … [Read more...]
A ‘purrfect’ day for a historic game day
Fans created a high-octane atmosphere last Saturday worthy of the history and tradition of WVU football. They staked out their tailgating spots early for the Big 12 opener and homecoming game. Logo-adorned tents, tables, chairs and cornhole games dotted the gold lot, while music, laughter and … [Read more...]
Here’s Why WVU Should Be No. 1 in Best School Spirit
It’s really no contest. School spirit is our stock in trade. You won’t find a more passionate and fiercely loyal collegiate fan base than West Virginia University students – past and present. That’s why WVU should be ranked No. 1 in the 2017 Princeton Review college rankings for best school … [Read more...]
Golly Gee, This Tailgate Ruled
It’s not every day the president comes to your tailgate. West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee, that is. As soon as folks spot the neat and dapper leader in his signature WV-themed bow tie, spectacles and blue-and-gold wingtip shoes, they begin jockeying for a photo op and a chance to … [Read more...]
Mountaineer Fans Are As Good As Gold On National Tailgating Day
Despite a noon kick-off, Mountaineer Nation made sure to get as much pre-gaming in as possible for National Tailgating Day Sept. 3. Dave made a new record when he arrived at the gold lot at 6:13 a.m. When I showed up at 8:20 a.m., the lot was filling up fast. Unlike the typical season opener, … [Read more...]
Mountaineers Take Down The Tigers
The WVU Mountaineers kicked off 125 years of football on Saturday with a 26-11 victory against a SEC opponent. They handed the Mizzou Tigers their first season-opener loss in 15 years. While there were questions going into the game about how effective West Virginia's defense would be after … [Read more...]
WVU Football Players School The Ladies on Gridiron Basics
There’s nothing like an evening of playing with the players to get you even more charged for the start of college football season. On a beautiful, sunny Sunday evening, more than 100 women gathered at Milan Puskar Stadium for a chance to get up close and personal with our beloved WVU football … [Read more...]